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The Origins of 10 LGBTQ+ Pride Flags
Many Pride flags have been created since Gilbert Baker made the first one in 1978. Here’s a rundown of the origins, evolution, and significance of just some of the LGBTQ+ Pride flags out there.
LGBTQ HISTORY
12 Fascinating Facts About Keith Haring
Keith Haring was best known for his graffiti-inspired artwork and contributions to the New York City art scene in the 1980s. Though he died in 1990 at just 31 years old, his artwork and legacy live on.
8 Facts About the Stonewall Riots
The Stonewall Riots were a watershed moment for the LGBTQ+ community in the U.S., but here are some important facts you might not know about the uprising.
How ‘Friend of Dorothy’ Became Code in the Gay Community
In the 1980s, the U.S. Navy carried out a futile search for the “real” Dorothy.
10 Influential Banned Books Written by LGBTQ+ Authors
From gripping essay collections to graphic memoirs and more, these banned books by LGBTQ+ authors are still worth diving into.
William Haines, Hollywood's First Out Gay Superstar
In the 1930s, Haines was forced to choose between Hollywood success and the love of his life.
26 Amazing Books by LGBTQ+ Authors You Should Add to Your Bookshelf
Celebrate the many contributions to literature that LGBTQ+ authors have made with these great reads by Danez Smith, Dorothy Allison, Alexander Chee, Alice Walker, and more.
What Do All the Colors in the Pride Flag Stand For?
The Pride Flag first appeared in 1978, but it's evolved a lot since its initial conception. Here's what all the colors really stand for.
15 Inspiring Quotes from LGBTQ+ Leaders
These memorable quotes from LGBTQ+ leaders—on everything from intersectionality to being an ally—will ring true all year round.
10 Facts About the History of LGBTQ Pride Month
Since 1970, the LGBTQ community has marked June as Pride Month, in part to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a watershed moment in LGBTQ history when patrons of the Stonewall Inn fought back against a police raid.
17 Epic Moments in LGBTQ+ TV History
These TV shows reflected changing social mores and broke new ground in American entertainment, a trend that continues today.
7 Facts About Willi Ninja, the Grandfather of Vogue
Famed choreographer Willi Ninja's pioneering dance moves and gender-fluid style had a lasting influence on music and fashion, which still persists to this day.
How the Rainbow Flag Became Associated With LGBTQ+ Rights
How the rainbow became specifically associated with LGBTQ+ rights goes back to San Francisco in the late 1970s, and to one artist in particular.
Did Alan Turing Inspire the Apple Logo?
Apple's iconic logo is rumored to have been inspired by Eve's bite into the apple of knowledge, Newton's discovery of gravity, and Alan Turing's untimely end. Are any of these stories true?
10 Facts About James Baldwin’s ‘Giovanni’s Room’
James Baldwin's novel 'Giovanni’s Room' was rejected by editors and publishers before it was eventually released in 1956.
8 Facts About Transgender Activist Marsha P. Johnson
Marsha P. Johnson was a relentless advocate for gay rights, best known for her involvement in the Stonewall Uprising and tireless efforts to protect those in her community.
11 LGBTQ Pioneers You Should Know
The fight for LGBTQ rights has been decades in the making. Meet a few of the trailblazers who won the battles.
15 Incredible Books by Stonewall Book Award Winners
The Stonewall Book Award celebrates LGBTQ+ literature and includes standouts from authors like Alison Bechdel, Rivers Solomon, and Michael Cunningham.
How Did the Real YMCA React to the Disco Song About It?
Everyone liked “Y.M.C.A.”—except the actual organization.
7 Facts About Lorraine Hansberry
By the age of 34, Lorraine Hansberry was already the author of two plays that had appeared on Broadway. She should have been on course for a long and successful career—but tragically, that wouldn't happen. Still, her legacy has endured.
10 Fascinating Facts About Larry Kramer
While co-founding two of the most influential HIV/AIDS organizations in the U.S., he still had time to pen a landmark play and be nominated for an Academy Award.
Remembering Christine Jorgensen, America’s First Trans Celebrity
When news of Christine Jorgensen’s gender-affirming surgery made headlines, she decided to use the exposure to help people.
11 Facts About Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King is one of tennis’ most celebrated athletes. But she also championed gender equality efforts and fought for equal pay in sports.
7 LGBTQ Landmarks Besides the Stonewall Inn
Stonewall is the most famous, but it’s just one of many American sites that hold significance for LGBTQ history.